Notice2025-09345
Arms Sales Notification
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Published
May 23, 2025
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Defense Department
Abstract
The DoD is publishing the unclassified text of an arms sales notification.
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[Federal Register Volume 90, Number 99 (Friday, May 23, 2025)]
[Notices]
[Pages 22071-22073]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Transmittal No. 24-26]
Arms Sales Notification
AGENCY: Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Department of Defense
(DoD).
ACTION: Arms sales notice.
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SUMMARY: The DoD is publishing the unclassified text of an arms sales
notification.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Pamela Young at (703) 953-6092,
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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This 36(b)(1) arms sales notification is
published to fulfill the requirements of section 155 of Public Law 104-
164 dated July 21, 1996. The following is a copy of a letter to the
Speaker of the House of Representatives with attached Transmittal 24-
26, Policy Justification, and Sensitivity of Technology.
Dated: May 20, 2025.
Stephanie J. Bost,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 24-26
Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to Section
36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, as amended
(i) Prospective Purchaser: Government of Poland
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment *............... $181.3 million
Other................................... $ 37.8 million
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TOTAL................................. $219.1 million
Funding Source: Foreign Military Financing and National Funds
(iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or
Services under Consideration for Purchase:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
Two hundred thirty-two (232) AIM-9X Sidewinder Block II Tactical
Missiles
Sixteen (16) AIM-9X Sidewinder Block II Tactical Missile Guidance
Units
Non-MDE:
Also included are missile containers; training aids; active optical
target detectors; spares; support equipment; missile support; United
States (U.S.) Government and contractor technical assistance; and other
related elements of logistics and program support.
(iv) Military Department: Navy (PL-P-ABH)
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: PL-P-AAV
(vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid, Offered, or Agreed to be
Paid: None known at this time
(vii) Sensitivity of Technology Contained in the Defense Article or
Defense Services Proposed to be Sold: See Attached Annex
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(viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: March 12, 2024
* as defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
Poland--AIM-9X Block II Sidewinder Missiles
The Government of Poland has requested to buy two hundred thirty-
two (232) AIM-9X Sidewinder Block II Tactical Missiles and sixteen (16)
AIM-9X Sidewinder Block II Tactical Missile Guidance Units. Also
included are missile containers; training aids; active optical target
detectors; spares; support equipment; missile support; U.S. Government
and contractor technical assistance; and other related elements of
logistics and program support. The estimated total cost is $219.1
million.
This proposed sale will support the foreign policy goals and
national security objectives of the U.S. by improving the security of a
NATO Ally that is a force for political stability and economic progress
in Europe.
The proposed sale will improve Poland's capability to meet current
and future operational needs. The additional missiles will allow Poland
to bolster its defenses while increasing NATO interoperability. Poland
already has these missiles in its inventory and will have no difficulty
absorbing the additional weapons into its armed forces.
The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the
basic military balance in the region.
The principal contractor will be RTX Corporation, Tucson, AZ. There
are no known offset agreements proposed in connection with this
potential sale.
Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the
assignment of any additional U.S. Government or contractor
representatives to Poland. However, periodic travel on a temporary
basis will be required in conjunction with program, technical, and
management oversight and support requirements.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a
result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 24-26
Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to Section
36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act
Annex
Item No. vii
(vii) Sensitivity of Technology:
1. The AIM-9X Block II Sidewinder Missile represents a substantial
increase in performance over the AIM-9M and replaces the AIM-9X Block I
Missile configuration. The missile includes a high off-boresight
seeker, enhanced countermeasure rejection capability, low drag and high
angle of attack airframe, and the ability to integrate the Helmet
Mounted Cueing System. The most current AIM-9X Block II Operational
Flight Software developed for all International Partner countries,
which is authorized by U.S. Government export policy, provides fifth-
generation infrared missile capabilities such as Lock-On-After-Launch,
Weapons Data Link, Surface Attack, and Surface Launch. No software
source code or algorithms will be released.
2. The highest level of classification of defense articles,
components, and services included in this potential sale is SECRET.
3. If a technologically advanced adversary were to obtain knowledge
of the specific hardware and software elements, the information could
be used to develop countermeasures that might reduce weapon system
effectiveness or be used in the development of a system with similar or
advanced capabilities.
4. A determination has been made that Poland can provide
substantially the same degree of protection for the sensitive
technology being released as the U.S. Government. This sale is
necessary in furtherance of the U.S. foreign policy and national
security objectives outlined in the Policy Justification.
5. All defense articles and services listed in this transmittal
have been authorized for release and export to Poland.
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